Join Indivisible Tri Valley on November 9th from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM PT on Zoom for a discussion on medical misinformation and its impact on public trust and public health. The event will begin with a brief introduction, followed by an interactive panel discussion with a panel of experts.

• Dr. Joseph Pierre, MD: Psychiatrist at UCSF, author of FALSE

• Dr. Jessie Seiler, PhD: Social Epidemiologist with the Center for Science in the Public Interest

• Dr. Louise McNitt, MD, MPH: California Department of Public Health

• Dr. Marvelle Maloney, MD: OB/GYN practitioner from the East Bay

Together, we’ll explore:

• What medical misinformation is and how widespread it has become

• Its impact on public trust, health behaviors, and community well-being

• Why misinformation spreads so effectively

• Practical ways to counter it through fact-checking, credible sources, and improved scientific literacy

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